This is a list of the 2022 NFL Draft Picks of seven (7) players from FCS schools. In addition, including a list of six (6) undrafted rookie free agent acquisitions from FCS schools as well. This list only include players with Rankings and Overall Ratings done by ProScoutsOnLine.com for the 2021 NCAA Football Season.
The Rankings and Overall Ratings includes the NCAA top 50 stat leaders in Passing Yards, Rushing Yards, Receiving Yards, Interceptions, Total Tackles and Sacks. Which only includes FCS, D2 and D3 schools, done according to each division and all divisions combined.
2022 NFL Draft Picks
Round 2 – Pick 2 (34) Green Bay Packers selects
Christian Watson WR – North Dakota State
No. 23 Overall Rating among FCS Wide Receivers
No. 94 Overall Rating among FCS, D2, D3 Wide Receivers
Round 2 – Pick 26 (58) Atlanta Falcons selects
Troy Andersen LB – Montana State
No. 1 Overall Rating among FCS Linebackers
No. 1 Overall Rating among FCS, D2, D3 Linebackers
Round 4 – Pick 22 (127) New England Patriots selects
Pierre Strong RB – South Dakota State
No. 2 Overall Rating among FCS Running Backs Receivers
No. 7 Overall Rating among FCS, D2, D3 Running Backs
Round 5 – Pick 19 (162) Denver Broncos selects
Montrell Washington WR – Samford
No. 36 Overall Rating among FCS Wide Receivers
No. 138 Overall Rating among FCS, D2, D3 Wide Receivers
Round 6 – Pick 39 (217) Detroit Lions selects
James Houston Edge – Jackson State University
No. 7 Overall Rating among FCS Defensive Linemen
No. 14 Overall Rating among FCS, D2, D3 Defensive Linemen
No. 25 Overall Rating among FCS Linebackers
No. 69 Overall Rating among FCS, D2, D3 Linebackers
Round 7 – Pick 14 (235) Los Angeles Rams selects
Daniel Hardy DE – Montana State
No. 1 Overall Rating among FCS Defensive Linemen
No. 2 Overall Rating among FCS, D2, D3 Defensive Linemen
Round 7 – Pick 20 (241) Pittsburgh Steelers selects
Chris Oladokun QB – South Dakota State
No. 12 Overall Rating among FCS Quarterbacks
No. 42 Overall Rating among FCS, D2, D3 Quarterbacks
2022 Un-drafted Rookies Free Agents
DT – Rayshad Nichols, Stephen F. Austin
No. 10 overall Rating among FCS Defensive Linemen
No. 33 Overall Rating among FCS, D2, D3 Defensive Linemen
QB – Davis Cheek, Elon
No. 20 Overall Rating among FCS Quarterbacks
No. 69 Overall Rating among FCS, D2, D3 Quarterbacks
WR – Talolo Limu-Jones, Eastern Washington
No. 8 Overall Rating among FCS Wide Receivers
No. 45 Overall Rating among FCS, D2, D3 Wide Receivers
WR – DaiJean Dixion, Nicholls State
No. 13 Overall Rating among FCS Wide Receivers
No. 60 Overall Rating among FCS, D2, D3 Wide Receivers
WR – Lance McCutcheon, Montana State
No. 2 Overall Rating among FCS Wide Receivers
No. 16 Overall Rating among FCS, D2, D3 Wide Receivers
OLB – Brayden Thomas, North Dakota State
No. 33 Overall Rating among FCS Defensive Linemen
No. 93 Overall Rating among FCS, D2, D3 Defensive Linemen
In conclusion, this can be a useful tool to enhance the evaluation and comparison of other players. As well, to identify players that may not be under consideration for future draft or rookie free agent acquisitions.
